Caesar Crossing Stormy Seas
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a small, crowded boat fighting rough waves. Five people—some standing, some kneeling—grip ropes or each other as the wind and water swirl around them. The artist used sharp lines to show the panic in their faces and the chaos of the storm. The boat looks like it’s about to capsize, with waves crashing over the sides. The figures’ clothes and hair fly wildly, adding to the sense of danger. The artist used a technique called *etching* to create these dramatic lines and textures. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.
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